1981 Buick Century vs. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Century | 1999 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Century | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |